Golden Technologies GP601 CC Mobility Aid User Manual
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1. Series Bus Consult a Service Agent Communications Fault 26 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 06 OPERATION Figure 18 Figure 19 FREEVHEEL MODE To disengage the gears and put your power chair in freewheel mode turn the freewheel levers as shown See figure 18 To re engage the gears and take your chair out of freewheel mode turn the levers as shown See figure 19 1 Never put your power chair in freewheel mode when it is on a slope or incline of any type 2 Never put your power chair in freewheel mode while you are operating your power chair THERMAL ROLLBACK Your Compass is equipped with a safety system A microprocessor monitors the operat ing temperatures of the controller In the event of excessive heat occurring in the controller the controller will decrease the speed of your chair This is done to reduce the load on the electrical system and allow the components to dissipate heat The controller will automatically set the chair s speed back to full normal when the operating temperature returns to normal levels THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER The main circuit breaker is another safety feature incorporated into your Compass This device monitors the amount of current being drawn from the batteries when the chair is in use When the motors are heavily strained and too high a current draw is being placed on the batteries the main circuit breaker2. ASSEMBLY JOYSTICR INSTALLATION l JI A O Allen head screws Position the joystick on the joystick bracket Match the holes in the joystick with the holes in the bracket See figure 1 Insert the 4 Allen head screws with lock washers through the bracket and into the holes in the joystick Use an Allen wrench to tighten the screws Connect the joystick cable to the controller cable See figure 2 Use the provided Velcro tie wraps and under arm clip to secure the controller cable to the armrest bracket Figure 1 Joystick Cable Figure 2 12 J oystick Bracket Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 ASSEMBLY SEAT REMOVAL INSTALLATION Note The seat assembly weighs about 48 pounds Please ask for help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much weight Removal of arms will significantly reduce the weight of seat REMOVAL 1 Disconnect the controller cable from the joystick Unclip from arm and remove Velcro tie wraps See figure 2 on page 11 2 Lift the front and rear seat lock handles and slide the seat until all 4 of the seat guides are out of the receivers INSTALLATION The seat can be installed from either side of the power chair 1 To install the seat align the seat guides front and rear with the seat receivers front and rear 2 Slide the seat towards the center of the power chair until the sea
3. Compass Owner s Manual Compass Center Wheel Drive Power Chair GP600 SS GP601 SS GP600 CC GP601 CC da GO LD F 401 Bridge Street Old Forge PA 18518 Tel 800 624 6374 Fax 800 628 5165 technologies www goldentech com YOUR LIFE IN MOTION Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 FOR YOUR RECORDS Please fill in your Compass information below This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies Inc concerning your power chair Your Compass Model Serial Number Date of Purchase Body Color Options Your Golden Technologies Inc representative or dealer Name Company Address Please remember to fill in and return your warranty registration card Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION cocomaginensmelscoiesnsm ymhmstsieoicis comeses 4 DOA LY dE EE 5 8 EMI RFI scccsssccsuccsscossewsadcssccaseconsaccssaaietsawsckndcsslederenecneses 9 SPECIFICATIONS ucronicu a 10 ASSEMBLY vcicsscscisecoes cennete a a EEEE 11 15 COMFORT SET PINGS isscccccsacscivessssciatdawscsascnatesissusssetcetes 16 21 OPERATION DIAGNOSTICS ccccccccccccccccccccccccccees 22 28 BATTERY CHARGING ceciimnonissioms iitzesmtmt zicmssssmessses 29 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ccccccccccccccccccccccccccees 30 DISASSEMBLY socconecneimi
4. arms in or out 3 Tighten the adjustment knobs See Figure 16 21 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 OPERATION Your Compass is simple to operate However for your safety and the safety of others Golden Technologies Inc recommends that you carefully read and understand the following operating instructions We also recommend that you practice operating your Compass in an area free of any obstacles Once you have gained confidence in your ability to control your power chair you will more easily be able to operate it in normal daily conditions A WORD OF CAUTION Before turning on the power of your Compass take note of your environment and set your speed control accordingly see The Speed Control Buttons Figure 17 For indoor driving we recommend that you select the lowest speed setting For outdoor driving we recommend that you select a speed setting at which you feel comfortable safe and in control of your power chair Familiarize yourself with the features of your Compass described below and follow the instructions to safely operate your power chair DRIVING The Joystick On Off Switch Push the on off button to turn on the power to your Compass See figure 17 The 8 LEDs Light Emitting Diodes will flash once and a number of LEDs will remain depending on the state of the battery charge The LED array that functions as the battery charge gauge wi
5. in descending order A single lit red LED indicates the lowest state of operable charge on the batteries The batteries should be charged immediately NOTE To ensure a dependable battery charge we recommend that you charge the chair s batteries overnight Doing this will prolong the life of the batteries and spare you loss of operational power while you are using your chair normally Do not charge the batteries when all 8 LEDs are lit indicating that the batteries are at full charge Charging the batteries when they are fully charged will shorten the life of the batteries 3 Fault Diagnostics The joystick LED array is also designed to help you diagnose any problems with the electrical components of your power chair The LED array does this by flashing on and off in a coded sequence See the table on the following page to see the list of diagnosable problems and the flash code sequence 24 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 OPERATION DIAGNOSTICS For Compass Units with the SHARK Controller Flash codes indicate the nature of an abnormal condition directly from the SHARK Information Gauge Without the use of any servicing tools the condition can be simply diagnosed Flash Description Code the joystick to neutral and try again 2 Battery Fault Check the batteries and cabling Try charging ee the batteries Batteries may require replacing ao cabling a
6. positive terminal of each battery See figure 8 3 Use the screws washers and nuts provided to connect the negative black booted connector of each cable to the negative terminal of each battery 4 Connect the connectors of each battery cable to the corresponding connector on the main wire harness See figure 9a for NF22 figure 9b for U 1 9 Cover the battery terminals with the protective caps provided See figure 9a for NF22 figure 9b for U 1 15 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 06 COMFORT SETTINGS You may be spending a great deal of time on your Compass To provide you with the maximum seating comfort Golden Technologies Inc has designed this power chair to incorporate the following adjustments for operator comfort COMFORT SETTINGS 1 Seat height 4 Footrest angle 7 Seat Angle 2 Headrest height 9 Footrest height 3 Backrest angle 6 Joystick bracket length A WARNING Make certain that the power to your Compass is turned off before making any adjustments to eliminate the risk of the joystick being accidentally bumped and activating the power chair If you do not feel capable of safely making these adjustments please contact your local Golden representative Seat height adjustment The seat frame is a 4 post design that is adjustable in height and seating angle Adjustment is made by removing ball detent pins raising or lowering seat pos
7. tbs iE 32bs Batteries each U1 24 lbs U1 24lbs U1 24lbs U1 24 Ibs 2 needed to operate Compass NF22 39 Ibs NF22 39 Ibs NF22 39 Ibs NF22 39 lbs Total Weight with U1 Batteries Total Weight with NF22 Batteries Dimensions ee eee eee eee Length Width outside of tires Maximum Incline Maximum Speed Maximum Load Capacity Turning Radius Wheel Sizes MWe ed Drive Wheels 2 Casters 4 Maximum Seat Back Angle Armrest Width Adjustable SEE Seat i Seat Ca Seat von Seat Armrest Height Adjustable Measured from seat cushion 8 9 amp 10 8 9 amp 10 8 9 amp 10 8 9 4 10 Seat Heights Ground to Top of Seat Minimum Seat Height U1 Batteries NF22 Batteries Maximum Seat Height U1 Batteries NF22 Batteries Seat Back Heights Ground to Top of Headrest Woe ee a O A Headrest Not Extended Solid Pan or Captain s Chair 37 41 37 41 37 41 37 41 Headrest Extended Solid Pan or Captain s Chair Without Headrest Solid Pan or Captain s Chair Note Add 2 inches to lowest seat back height lowest position when usning NF22 batteries 599 87 7 00 0 Dy IO 9 0 0 8 6 1 4 6 8 16 1 4 6 7 8 6 1 4 6 8 16 1 4 6 7 8 Footrest Adjustable Height Measured from top of footrest to ground 7 1 2 7 1 2 7 1 2 7 1 2 4 degrees to 4 degrees to 4 degrees to 4 degrees to Footrest Adjustable Angle 17 degrees 17 degrees 17 de
8. to the sides While being careful not to entangle yourself in the leg rests or the footrest carefully stand and step away from the chair gt gt L MAXIMUM WEIGHT Your Compass has been rated to a maximum payload passenger and anything else being carried on the Compass of 300 pounds Exceeding the maximum weight rating will void the warranty A WARNING Exceeding the maximum weight rating may result in injury to yourself and to others This will also void your warranty Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 SAFETY DRIVING ON AN INCLINE Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline even handicap access ramps Always climb or descend a gradient by driving straight up or straight down the face of the slope Do not traverse or drive across the face of a gradient Do not attempt to negotiate an incline that is covered with snow ice cut or wet grass leaves or any other potentially hazardous material Do not back down an incline Try to keep your Compass moving when climbing an incline If you do come toa stop restart and accelerate slowly and carefully Do not try to descend or climb an incline that is greater than the maximum incline stated in the specifications section of this manual A WARNING If while you are driving down a slope your chair starts to move faster than you feel is safe gently release the joystick and allo
9. 20 08 EMI RFI The rapid development of electronics especially in the area of communications has saturated our environment with electromagnetic radio waves that are emitted by television transmitters cellular phones citizen s band radios CBs amateur radios ham radios wireless computer links microwave transmitters paging transmitters etc These electromagnetic EM waves are invisible and increase in strength the closer one gets to the source of transmission When these energy waves act upon electrical devices and cause them to malfunction or to function in an erratic or uncontrolled manner they are referred to as Electromagnetic Interference EMI or Radio Frequency Interference RFI EMI RFI AND YOUR Compass All electrically powered vehicles including power chairs are susceptible to EMI RFI This interference could result in abnormal unintended movement of a power wheelchair The FDA has determined that each make and model of power chair can resist EMI RFI to a certain level The higher the level of immunity the greater the degree of protection from EMI RFI measured in volts per meter V m The FDA has also determined that current technology is capable of providing 20 V m of immunity to EMI RFI which would provide useful protection against common sources of interference Based on that determination the FDA has written to the manufacturers of power wheel chairs and asked them to test their new products to be certain tha
10. Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it Driving your Compass carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people NOTE Before learning to operate your Compass have your Golden Technologies Inc representative determine if it is advisable for you to practice getting on and off your Compass and operating it in the presence of an attendant BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR Compass Check to be certain that the power is turned off See Operation on pages 22 27 This will eliminate the possibility of accidentally activating the joystick and causing injury to yourself or to others Check to be certain that your Compass is not in freewheel mode See the Operation section on pages 22 27 Flip up the armrests If your chair is equipped with leg rests move them to the sides If your chair is equipped with a footrest flip it to the up position GETTING ON YOUR Compass While being careful not to entangle yourself in the leg rests or the footrest seat yourself comfortably and securely on the seat Adjust the leg rests or flip down the footrest Flip down or replace the armrests Fasten the lap belt if your chair is so equipped GETTING OFF YOUR Compass Make certain that the power is turned off Unfasten the lap belt if your chair is so equipped Flip up the armrests Flip up the footrest or move the leg rests
11. e and does not cover damage that occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Golden Technologies Inc or failures resulting from accident misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration modification or by anyone other than an authorized Golden Technologies Inc Dealer This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser Your original receipt will be necessary as proof of purchase before any warranty performance is rendered To obtain warranty parts and service you must have a warranty registration card filed with Golden Technologies Inc Contact your Golden Compass dealer for authorized service The warranty period commences on the purchase date from the Seller Dealer If the product is rented or otherwise not sold to the consumer the warranty commences on the invoice date from Golden Technologies Inc This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Golden Technologies Inc shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damage resulting from the use of this product or arising out of any breach of this warranty 32 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 GOLDEN Compass Warranty Registration Please type or print Serial Date Purchased Owner Name Address City Failure to return warranty registration card could result in significant delays in obtai
12. e 25 29 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Compass is designed to require minimal maintenance We recommend that you periodically check the following Tire Tread Regularly visually inspect the tire tread If the remaining tread is less than 1 32 of an inch have your local Golden representative replace the worn tires Motor Brushes Have your local Golden representative inspect the motor brushes once a year Joystick and Controller Protect the joystick and controller from adverse weather conditions Moisture will damage the controller and void your power chair s warranty Battery Terminals Regularly inspect the condition of the battery terminals Make certain that they are not corroded Also check to see that the terminals are securely tightened Cleaning Use only a water dampened soft cloth to clean the ABS shroud The shroud has a protective coat that is very easy to maintain NOTE Do not use free flowing water to clean your Compass Water and extreme temperatures are the main elements that can adversely affect your power chair and its performance Water Rain Sleet and Snow Water in any form will cause electronic malfunction or corrosion of the electrical components connections and the chair frame Temperature At extremely low temperatures the batteries of your power chair may freeze pre venting your Compass fr
13. e under the influence of alcohol Do not operate or store your power chair where it will be exposed to rain snow mist and below freezing temperatures Do not operate your power chair on slippery icy or salted surfaces Never sit on your power chair when it is in freewheel mode and on an incline or decline Never place your power chair into freewheel mode without a trained assistant present Do not sit on your power chair when it is freewheel mode without the presence of a trained assistant Do not modify your power chair in any way that is not authorized by Golden Technologies Do not disassemble the tire If disassembly is required have your authorized Golden Compass dealer perform any necessary maintenance or repair Do not attempt to inflate the tires of your Golden Compass Your Golden Compass is equipped with foam filled flat free tires that do not require inflation Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 SAFETY Please be sure to follow this important warning when transferring onto or off of the Golden Compass power wheelchair A WARNING NEVER TRANSFER ONTO OR OFF OF THIS POWER WHEELCHAIR USING THE SEAT BACKREST FOR SUPPORT DURING TRANSFER THE SEAT BACK MAY FOLD DOWN AND MAY CAUSE YOU TO LOSE YOUR BALANCE AND COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02
14. eadrest Clamp Figure 10 Figure 11 BACKREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT NOTE The backrest can be folded down to minimize chair height during transport 1 Pull up on the adjustment lever see figure 11 and push against the backrest until the backrest is in the desired position 2 Release the lever 3 To return the backrest to the upright position pull up on the lever and move the backrest to the desired position 18 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 06 COMFORT SETTINGS FOOTREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT 1 Fold the footrest upward for easy access to the angle adjustment bolt See figure 12 2 Use a wrench to turn the adjustment bolt counter clockwise to increase the footrest angle 3 Use a wrench to turn the adjustment bolt clockwise to decrease the footrest angle Figure 12 FOOTREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 Remove front cover 2 Use an Allen wrench to remove the bolts indicated in figure 13 3 Slide the footrest to the desired height 4 Align the bolt holes in the footrest and the footrest bracket 9 Install and tighten the bolts Figure 13 19 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 06 COMFORT SETTINGS FOOTREST EXTENDING Refer to the pictures below 1 Lift the rubber pad from the footrest plate 2 Loosen the 2 footrest adjustment screws 3 Slide the footrest plate to the desired positi
15. ec b gt mu cabling cabling DE nn means cabling SHARK Control Unit Fault Check the SHARK Communications Bus con nections and wiring Replace the Control Unit Tena OO epiace the Power Module ll Fault Replace the Power Module Tema OMRON Replace the SHARK Control Unit o Fault Replace the SHARK Control Unit service agent The SHARK modules are not user serviceable Do not attempt to repair Shark modules Note that joystick OONAPU Out Of Neutral At Power Up is not a fault Simply by removing your hand from the joystick and allowing it to return to the neutral position the fault will immediately clear If the condition persists after removing your hand the joystick may be damaged Consult a Service agent 25 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 OPERATION DIAGNOSTICS For Compass Units with the A SERIES Controller Flash codes indicate the nature of an abnormal condition directly from the A Series Information Gauge Without the use of any servicing tools the condition can be simply diagnosed Flash Description Recommended Action Code the joystick to neutral and try again 2 Battery Fault Check the batteries and cabling Try charging the batteries Batteries may require replacing cabling cabling cabling e aasa EE cabling User Interface Fault Display PCB Fault Consult a Service Agent ES Controller Fault Consult a Service Agent A
16. electromagnetic brakes are applied and come toa smooth stop Pushing the joystick away from the neutral center position will move your Compass in the direction that the joystick is pushed The farther forward or backward you push the joystick the faster your power chair will go To operate your power chair gently push the joystick in the direction in which you want to travel Gentle operation of the joystick will provide you with smoother changes in speed and direction Sharp or jerky operation of the joystick will result in quick and drastic changes in direction and speed 23 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC OPERATION Revised 02 20 08 The JoysticE Display The joystick display see figure 17 on page 22 is a multifunctional visual display This display provides three types of information 1 On Off status 2 Battery charge level 3 Fault diagnostics 1 On Off Status When you turn on the power to your Compass the LED array will light up see figure 17 on page 22 If the LED array is not lit the controller and the power chair are not in operating mode 2 Battery Charge Level The joystick LED array is composed of six LED s Two red Two amber Four green When all eight 8 LEDs are lit continuously there is a full charge on the batter ies AS you use your power chair and the batteries discharge LEDs in the array will begin to turn off
17. esm stmstsesestecinimen ym sinm ssssimsies see 31 WARRANTY socau enotni eE E EEEa 32 REGISTRATION CARD cuuseiesesisssisisssin zsi im nmy sm tsssmssssioi 33 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Compass power chair The Center wheel drive Compass combines cutting edge technology with an attractive design that is also highly functional in today s world We at Golden Technologies Inc know that you have chosen a power chair that will give you years of dependable operation and also will enhance the quality of your life by providing you with the mobility to experience an active daily lifestyle Even though your new Compass is both user friendly and designed for maximum maneuverability in even the tightest spaces we ask that you please read understand and follow all of the instructions and suggestions in this manual before you operate your Compass for the first time The safe use of your new power chair is very important to us If you feel that you do not understand the instructions and suggestions presented in this owner s manual or if for any reason you do not feel capable of performing the activities necessary to assemble disassemble operate or maintain your Compass please contact your local Golden Technologies Inc representative or call Golden Technologies Inc Technical Support Ser
18. grees 17 degrees Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Controller Programmable A Series A Series A Series A Series 50 Amp 50 Amp 50 Amp 50 Amp 110 VAC 60 110 VAC 60 110 VAC 60 110 VAC 60 2 U1 or 2 U1 or 2 U1 or 2 U1 or ES UC types uccemmendced 2 NF22 2 NF22 2 NF22 2 NF22 Shroud Colors all models Candy Apple Red Artic Blue Hunter Green or Onyx Note Golden Technologies reserves the right to alter or change any specification without prior notice 10 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 ASSEMBLY Your Compass is shipped partially disassembled in order to maximize the protection of all its parts during the shipping process Please follow the instruction below to quickly and easily assemble the power chair for your use NOTE You will need only basic tools If you do not have the required tools or if you do not feel capable of safely assembling your power chair please contact your local Golden Technologies Inc representative Main Components 1 Frame with power module controller cable amp connectors for battery cables 2 Battery box cover Two one for U1 batteries one for NF22 batteries 3 Seat assembly 4 Joystick 9 Batteries Two U1 or NF22 Seat Assembly Battery Box Cover Caster Wheel Fenders Caster Arm Shroud Joystick Batteries 11 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC
19. ll light up See Battery Charging on page 28 Pressing the on off button again will turn off the power to your Compass i Speed Control Slower Battery Charge LED Array On Off Button Joystick isp i A Miara at de ES Horn Button si Speed Setting LED Array Speed Control Faster Figure 17 22 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 OPERATION The Speed Control Buttons These buttons provide you with a way to control the maximum speed of your Compass Press the turtle button repeatedly to set your chair s speed to the slowest setting recommended for indoor operation Slowest speed is indicated by one 1 lit LED section on the speed indicator scale Press the rabbit button repeatedly to set your chair s speed to its highest setting Highest speed is indicated by five 5 lit LED sections on the speed indicator scale NOTE For your safety the controller automatically sets the reverse speed acceleration and deceleration in proportion to the speed control setting The Joystick The joystick see figure 17 on previous page controls the speed up to the maximum limit set by the speed control knob and direction of your power chair NOTE When you are not pushing on the joystick or when you release the joystick the joystick will automatically return to the neutral position the chair will decelerate as the
20. new batteries See BATTERY INSTALLATION on page 14 or see the instructions on the inside of battery box lid and follow the steps Se a a 31 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 WARRANTY LIFETIME WARRANTY Power chair frame Golden Technologies Inc will repair the frame with new or refurbished parts free of charge in the USA in the event of defective materials or workmanship ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 4 Electronic controller Drive train components Golden Technologies Inc will repair these products with new or refurbished parts free of charge in the USA for one 1 year from the original date of purchase in the event of defective materials or workman ship Excluded from the One Year Limited Warranty is the following item Motor brushes WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS ABS plastic shrouds Batteries are warranted by the battery manufacturer Tires and tubes Labor service calls shipping and other charges incurred in repair of the product unless specifically authorized by Golden Technologies Inc This warranty does not include any labor charges incurred in replacement part installation Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are excluded Liabilities for consequential damage are excluded This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal us
21. ning service Optional Information Used for Marketing Information Height Weight Age Sex Physical Limitations If you are satisfied with your Compass let us help other family members and friends Please fill in the following Please type or print Name Address City State Zip Additional Required Owner Information Please indicate your understanding of your Golden Compass by completing the following information have read and fully understand My Golden Compass s Owner s Manual especially the sections on operating instructions safety guidelines maintenance and battery instructions Compass Warranty Battery Instructions only sealed lead acid GEL cell or AGM type batteries should be used Batteries must also be sealed deep cycle and maintenance free or battery will hinder vehicle performance and void the warranty My Golden Compass dealer has instructed me on how to operate my power chair Signature Telephone 33 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 06 j 4 y ia a J T a hi F i 1 4 a j i if ait m di 4 ma ll T mE si he Ly AN a ts f EE w ia i Ur P Ll de GOLDE technologies YOUR LIFE IN MOTION 401 Bridge Street Old Forge PA 18518 Tel 800 624 6374 Fax 800 628 5165 www goldentech com CompassOwner sManual 022008 34
22. om operating At extremely high temperatures your power chair may operate at slower speeds due to the controller s thermal rollback feature that is designed to prevent damage to the motors and to the other electrical components of the chair 30 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 DISASSEMBLY A WARNING Make certain that the controller power is turned off and that the chair is NOT in freewheel mode before attempting to perform disassembly SEAT REMOVAL 1 Disconnect the joystick cable from the controller cable 2 See page 12 to complete the removal BATTERY REMOVAL For Transportation After removing the seat and battery box cover 1 Disconnect the battery connectors and unfasten battery straps See figures 7 and 9 on page 14 2 Use the battery handles to lift the batteries out one at a time Note The batteries weigh 25 to 39 pounds each depending on type Please get help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much weight For Replacement After removing the seat and battery box cover See pages 10 and 11 Disconnect the battery connectors and unfasten battery straps Use the battery handles to lift the batteries out one at a time Remove the protective caps from the battery terminals Disconnect the positive battery cables from the battery terminals one at a time Disconnect the negative battery cables one at a time Install
23. on and tighten the adjustment screws NOTE The maximum extended length is not at the end of the slots 7 Fy i POSITION IN SLOT AT TRAVEL LIFT RUBBER AT CORNER FOOTREST EXTENSION ADJUSTMENT 1 Place the footrest extension onto the footrest as shown below 2 Install the footrest extension bolt 3 Install a lock washer and locknut on the bolt and tighten securely 4 Tighten the set screw FOOTREST EXTENSION BOLT 20 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 COMFORT SETTINGS Joystick Holder Joystick Bracket Figure 14 Armrest Width Adjustment Knobs Figure 16 ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 Loosen Armrest Height Adjustment Knob Figure 14 until you can pull it outward Note The Knob is retained in its housing with a spring 2 While keeping the knob pulled raise or lower the armrest to the desired position then release the knob After releasing the knob you may have to raise or lower the armrest until it aligns with the nearest locking position 3 Tighten the height adjustment knob JOYSTICK BRACKET LENGTH ADJUSTMENT 1 Loosen the setscrew that adjusts the joystick position See Figure 15 2 Slide the joystick bracket in or out of the joystick holder to desired position 3 Tighten the setscrew ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT 1 Loosen the adjustment knobs at the rear of the seat See Figure 16 2 Slide the
24. re damage to the batteries and or damage to the chair Using the wrong charger may also be a fire hazard Operational Range Depending on the use the terrain and the driving conditions the batteries of your Compass will provide fifteen to twenty miles of operation with the use of NF22 batteries We recommend that you charge the batteries when necessary Battery charge should be treated similarly to fuel in a car You would not go on a long trip with fuel low or fill up when almost full CHARGING THE BATTERIES Your Compass s charging system is designed for your safety and for your convenience Follow the steps below to recharge the batteries Position your Compass close to a standard wall electrical outlet Turn off the power on the joystick Remove the charger from the SEAT POCKET See figure 24 Insert the matching charger plug into the joystick s charging socket that is located at the front of the joystick See figure 25 Insert the plug at the other end of the charger power cord into a standard electrical wall outlet 6 Disconnect the charger power cord from the wall outlet and from the joystick charging socket when the batteries are fully charged DS CO NN m UI NOTE The batteries will be fully charged in four to eight hours A full charge is indicated when the green light on the battery charger side panel turns on and all 8 joystick LEDs are lit when joystick is turned on Figure 24 Figur
25. t locks securely in place The front and rear locks must engage 3 Reconnect the controller cable to the joystick cable A WARNING BE SURE THE SEAT IS CORRECTLY INSTALLED AND LOCKED BEFORE OPERATING YOUR POWER CHAIR Rear Seat Lock Handle Front Seat Lock Ww di i Front Seat Lock Handle Handle Rear Seat Lock Handle Figure 4 Figure Seat Locking Handle Seat Height amp Angle Adjustment Pins Figure 5 l Figure 6 13 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC ASSEMBLY Accessing the batteries After removing the seat locate the 2 Battery Box Cover Locks Depress both locks and lift the cover Note On the inside of the battery box cover there is a battery connection diagram 14 Revised 02 20 08 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 ASSEMBLY BATTERY INSTALLATION Note The batteries weigh 24 to 39 pounds each depending on type Please ask for help if you do not feel capable of safely lifting that much weight Figure 8 Figure 9a Figure 9b 1 Place the batteries in the battery box Be certain to position the terminals on each battery toward the front of the unit as shown in Figure 7 Secure the batteries in place using the hook and loop straps 2 Use the screws washers and nuts provided to connect the positive red booted connector of each cable to the
26. t they provide a rea sonable degree of immunity to EMI RFI The FDA suggests that power chairs should have an immunity level of 20 V m The immunity level of the Compass is unknown EMI RFI RECOMMENDATIONS Do not turn on or use hand held personal electronic communication devices such as cellular phones walkie talkies and CB radios while your power chair is turned on Be aware of any nearby transmitters radio television microwave etc on your in tended route and avoid operating your chair close to any of those transmitters Turn off the power if your Compass is going to be in a stationary position for any length of time e Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying your power chair may make it more susceptible to EMI RFI If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn your power chair off as soon as it is safe to do so Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake failure to your Golden repre sentative or to Golden Technologies Inc at 800 624 6374 A WARNING Turn off your power chair as soon as it is safely possible if unintended or uncontrollable motion occurs or if unintended brake release occurs Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 SPECIFICATIONS p6008s GP600 cc GP601 SS GP 601CC I CS nasal Weight Base Seat Arms Seat 18 X 18 Solid Pan Seat 30bs 30ls Seat 18 X 18 Captain s Chair Seat
27. ts to desired height angle and re installing the ball detent pins Front Rear height difference can be 3 inches 16 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 06 COMFORT SETTINGS Adjusting the seat with a front to rear angle Bottom of Seat Seat Guide Adjusting Bolts Loosen seat guide adjusting bolts using a 6mm Allen wrench provided in the charger bag and a pair of pliers or a 13mm open end wrench Place the seat receivers in the lowest position and insert the ball detent pins through the towers and seat receiver legs Leave the seat guide adjusting bolts loose Slide the seat into the receivers adjust seat to the desired height and angle using the 4 detent pins Leave the seat in the seat receivers and tighten the seat guide adjusting bolts This process is more easily accomplished with two people Note seat receivers must be 2 higher when using NF22 battery cover Front Seat Locking Handle 17 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 COMFORT SETTINGS HEADREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 Push and then release the clamp on the left post of the headrest while you are pulling up or pushing down on the head rest See figure 10 2 The headrest will click to a stop in one of the preset positions 3 Repeat step 1 until the headrest is at the desired height Backrest Angle Adjustment Lever H
28. vices at 800 624 6374 Golden Technologies Inc cannot be held responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting from the unsafe or the improper use of any of our broad range of health and personal mobility products Our Research and Development Department our Quality Control Department and our Engineering Department have used the latest product specifications and the latest product design information to produce this owner s manual Golden Technologies Inc reserves the right to implement changes into our product lines when those changes become desirable or necessary If changes are implemented into our product line there may be minor differences between the product you purchased and the illustrations and instructions in this owner s manual Please fill out and mail the enclosed warranty registration card on page 32 We at Golden Technologies Inc would appreciate hearing about the dependability of your Compass and about the convenience of mobility it has provided for you We would also appreciate hearing about the service you received from your local Golden Technologies Inc representative Golden Technologies Inc Phone 570 451 7477 401 Bridge Street Fax 570 451 7494 Old Forge PA 18518 Toll free 800 624 6374 Web Site www goldentech com Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 SAFETY Your Compass is a battery operated personal mobility vehicle
29. w your Compass to come to a stop When you feel that you again have control of your power chair adjust the speed control to a lower setting then push the joystick forward and continue safely down the remainder of the slope MEDICATION Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications you are taking may affect your judgment and or your ability to operate your Compass A WARNING Do not connect or allow anyone except an authorized Golden Technologies Inc representative to connect any electrical or mechanical device to your Compass Unauthorized accessories will void the warranty and may cause injury Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 SAFETY Do not attempt to use your Compass on an escalator Always use an elevator Do not carry passengers on your power chair Do not operate your Compass if it is not functioning properly Use caution when driving on soft or uneven surfaces such as grass gravel and on decks where there is no railing Never drive on the roadway except when you must cross the street Always cross streets at intersections and use the most direct route making sure that your path is clear and that you are visible to motor traffic Never drive your Compass up or down a step or curb that is higher than 1 1 2 inches Never back up or down a step or curb Never operate your Compass while you ar
30. will trip and bring your chair to a stop 21 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 06 OPERATION Reset Button circuit breaker LI Ti 1 Ae P al a se NM i F gt n A A 7 I Figure 20 Reset Button If the main circuit breaker trips please wait for approximately 1 minute and then push the reset button to reset the main circuit breaker See figure 20 NOTE Usually the thermal rollback feature is more sensitive than the main circuit breaker We recommend that you turn off the power to the chair and wait for five minutes when the chair suddenly loses speed or power Doing so will allow the overheated electrical components to cool to their normal operating temperatures SWING AWAY DESK ARM Your Compass is equipped with a swing away desk arm that provides you with the con venience of positioning your chair close to a work surface such as a table or desk To swing the desk arm simply push on the side of the joystick until the joystick swings to the retracted position See figures 21 22 and 23 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 28 Compass Owner s Manual Models GP600 SS GP600 CC GP601 SS GP601 CC Revised 02 20 08 BATTERY CHARGING A WARNING You must use only the charger that is supplied with your Compass The use of any other charger on this power chair will void the warranty Using unauthorized chargers may also result in seve
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